Tinubu Expresses Condolence To Family Of Nigerian Ambassador To France, Kayode Laaro

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of the late Nigerian Ambassador to France, Ibrahim Kayode Laaro, who died on Friday August 11, 2023 after  a brief illness.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President On Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, dated August 12, 2023, President Bola Tinubu
was said to have extended “his deepest condolences to Ambassador Laaro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as the Government and people of Kwara State.”

“The President recognizes Ambassador Laaro’s tireless dedication in fostering mutually-beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France during his tenure, noting his commitment to diplomacy and the impactful role he played in ensuring the success of the President’s visit to France in June this year, which was the President’s first foreign trip following his assumption of office.

“Having devoted himself fully to his duties during 35 illustrious years in service as a Nigerian diplomat, spanning from 1983 to 2018, President Tinubu remembers Ambassador Laaro’s profound grasp of geo-political intricacies and how he aptly harnessed his wealth of skill and experience in multilateral diplomacy to advance worldwide peace, security, and development,” the statement read.

President Tinubu was said to have affirmed that the appointment of the Fellow of the National Defence College as an Ambassador in July 2020 to represent Nigeria in France was in recognition of his widely respected expertise and dedication.

“Our nation has lost an exemplary diplomat. I will always hold cherished memories of my interactions with him during my attendance at the New Global Financial Pact Summit in France this June.

“His unwavering dedication and strong sense of duty left an indelible mark. May his legacy continue to inspire us to strive for a more harmonious and prosperous world,” the President said.

Tinubu then prayed that Almighty God will continue to console Ambassador Laaro’s family, friends, and colleagues, while granting eternal rest to the departed soul.